Meaning 1neutral; administrative and technical · 82%
A requirement or instruction established in advance to guide later work.
Natural examples
Der Entwurf erfüllt alle technischen Vorgaben.
The draft meets all technical requirements.
Bitte halte die Vorgaben für die Bewerbung ein.
Please follow the application requirements.
Die Kundin machte klare Vorgaben zum Design.
The client gave clear design specifications.
Usage note
Vorgabe is feminine; its plural is Vorgaben. Common verbs include erfüllen, einhalten, and machen.
Mini-lesson: Vorgabe
A requirement or instruction established in advance to guide later work. Vorgabe is feminine; its plural is Vorgaben. Common verbs include erfüllen, einhalten, and machen.
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